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From improving staff retention to boosting business growth – learning and development has numerous benefits. But all too often it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.

That’s why, last year the City & Guilds Group launched the Princess Royal Training Awards – a programme which celebrates the impact of training and development on business performance.

Those who apply are measured against three hallmarks of excellence:

1. Training/learning and development is integral to business performance. 2. The programme is delivered efficiently and effectively. 3. The...

Everyone across the South West is being asked to unite on World Cancer Day, Saturday 4 February, to help beat cancer sooner. Researchers in Exeter have got together to highlight the day following news of a £5m grant in funding to improve the early detection of cancers in GP surgeries. Cancer Research UK is calling on men, women and children to play their part by wearing a Unity Band or donating. Money raised will help fund life-saving research and help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. The Unity Bands are made of two parts, knotted together, to symbolise strength in unity...

The Women Can Marathon in Tipton St John, Devon, on 28 May 2017 has been named the first UK partner event for 261 Fearless, Inc, a global non-profit social women’s running movement founded by women’s running legend Kathrine Switzer. 261 Fearless® brings active women together through a supportive global community. It allows fearless women to pass strength gained from running to other women who are facing challenges, sparking a revolution of empowerment. Women are running together in local 261 Clubs all over the world, communicating on a dynamic online platform and joining events together -...

Devon’s youth services will be run by a new and independent organisation from 1 February.

DYS Space Ltd, a not- for profit Public Sector Mutual established with the support of Devon County Council, has been appointed to run the county’s youth services for the next three years following a major review of the service, widespread public consultation and a robust procurement process.

The move will see Devon, which is one of only a few local authorities still to provide a universal youth service, invest more than £5m to ensure professional community-based services for young...